Elite-200 Edition
Metal Detector
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BC437
Elite-200 Edition
Metal Detector
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Notes Before Use
- This metal detector is a professional metal detector. As a sophisticated electronic
device, the most difcult aspects in metal detecting have been preset.
- If you are new to using metal detectors, it is recommended to set the sensitivity to a
low level in the event of false signals.
- Always begin at a low sensitivity level when using. After you have become
familiar with the detector, you may try it at full sensitivity.
- This detector is for outdoor use only. Do not use indoors. Many home appliances
can emit electromagnetic waves, and will interfere with the detector.
- For indoor testing, turn the sensitivity low and keep the search coil away from
electronics such as microwave ovens, computers and TVs. If your detector beeps
erratically, turn off the electronic appliances and lights, especially those with
dimmer switches.
- Read this manual before using.
Treasure Hunter’s Code of Ethics
A few basic rules you should follow while using your detector.
- Always get permission before searching any site.
- Respect the rights and property of others.
- Observe all national, state and local laws when treasure hunting.
- Never destroy historical or archaeological treasures. If you are not sure about an
object you have found, contact a museum or historical society in your area.
- Leave the land and vegetation as is, and ll in any holes you dig.
- Use the detector only in safe areas.
- Dispose of any junk you may nd, only in approved areas. Do not leave it for the
next treasure hunter nd.
CONTENTS
Preparation 4
Parts of the Metal Detector 4
Assembly 4
Batteries 5
Headphones 5
Control Panel 6
LCD Screen 6
Control Buttons 7
Operation 7
Power On 7
Testing and Using the Detector 7
Indoor Testing and Use 7
Target Indications 9
Numeric 9
Type 9
Tones 9
Outdoor Testing and Use 10
Search Coil Sweeping Hints 10
Adjusting Sensitivity 11
Pinpointing The Target 11
Factors That Affect The Detecting 12
Care and Maintenance 12
Warranty 13
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Assembling
Assembling your detector is easy and requires no special tools.
1. Insert the latch on the top of the handle into the assembly hole on the bottom of
the control box. Then slightly push the control box in the direction of IN marked on
the handle to x the latch in place. Secure the control box with xing
screw properly.
2. Unscrew the knob on the search coil and remove the knob connector. Insert
the stem and align the holes on the search coil bracket and the stem. Push the
connector through the holes and tighten the knob.
3. Press the silver button on the upper end of the lower stem, and slide the lower
stem into the upper stem. Adjust the stem to a length that you feel comfortable
when you stand upright with the detector in your hand, and the search coil is level
with the ground with your arm relaxed at your side. Then turn the locking nut
counter-clockwise to tighten.
4. Wind the search coil cable around the stem. Insert the search coil’s plug into the
search coil jack on the detector’s control housing.
Caution:
- Do not over-tighten the search coil or use tools such as pliers to tighten it.
- The search coil’s plug ts into the connector only in one way. Do not force the plug
and also do not pull on the cable or you could damage it.
5. Stand and stretch your arm, hold the metal detector so that the search coil is
1 to 5 cm above the ground. Turn the stem’s lock nut counterclockwise to tighten.
Search Coil
Stem
Arm
Support
Cable
Locknut
Control Box
Connector
and Knob
Battery
Compartment
Headphone
Jack
Preparation
Parts of the Metal Detector
Batteries
Your metal detector is powered by two 9V batteries (not included).
1. Turn off the power before installing the batteries.
2. The battery compartment is located under the control box. Slide the left and right
battery covers off in the direction of the arrow.
3. Place a 9V battery into the battery compartment matching the polarity symbols
(+ and -) marked inside.
Warning:
- Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Never bury or burn them.
Cautions:
- Use only fresh alkaline batteries of required size.
- Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries.
- Do not mix alkaline, standard(carbon-zinc), or rechargeable
(nickel-cadmium) batteries.
- If you don’t plan to use the unit for a week or more time, remove the batteries
Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts.
- Change the batteries if the battery indicator on the LCD lights.
Headphones
1. It is recommended to choose the headphones with volume control.
2. Insert the headphones’ 3.5mm plug into the PHONE jack. At this time the internal
speaker disconnects.
3. Set the VOLUME to the desired setting.
Listening Safely
- To protect your hearing, set the volume to the lowest setting
- Before you begin listening, adjust the volume to a comfortable level.
- Do not listen at extremely high volume levels. Extended high volume listening can
lead to permanent hearing loss.
- Do not wear headphones while operating your detector near high-trafc areas. Pay
attention to trafc safety.
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Control Panel
LCD Display
PHONE
Insert the headphones’ plug of 3.5mm into the
PHONE jack for private listening.
VOLUME/POWER Adjusts the volume level and turns on or off the unit.
Control Buttons
NOTCH
Press NOTCH, then + or – to select the target to be
notched. The cursor above the selected target will
ash. Press NOTCH again, the target name below
the cursor will disappear.
DISC numeric range (0-80)
Press DISC then + or – to select the desired DISC
number. If the target material is beyond the DISC
range, it can’t be discriminated.
Note: The highest DISC numeric setting is 80. If you
set the DISC number to 80, all targets less than this
number will not be detected.
SENS
Press SENS then + or – to increase or decrease
the sensitivity. LCD will display the current setting
of sensitivity. If the target depth is beyond the max.
sensitivity of the detector, the target will not be found.
Operation
Power On
Turn the VOLUME switch clockwise to power on the metal detector. LCD will display
all symbols. Meanwhile the detector sounds low, medium, high tones respectively.
After about 2 seconds the detector enters into stand-by state. At this time the default
mode is DISC. LCD displays DISC of 00 and SENS of 6 bars.
Testing and Using the Detector
To learn how the detector reacts to different metals, you should test it before you use
it the rst time. You can test the detector indoors and outdoors.
Indoor Testing and Use
1. Turn the VOLUME switch clockwise to power on the metal detector.
2. Setting the operating mode:
(1) DISC: Press DISC, then + or – to set the DISC numeric value. If the DISC value
is set to 00, the detector can detect all metals. If you want to nd one of the target
material listed on the LCD, you can set the relative numeric range of DISC by
pressing DISC then + or -. For example, the numeric range for 5¢ is 6-17, you can
simply press DISC, then set the DISC number to 7 or 10 by pressing + or -. If the
detector nds a coin of 5¢, the cursor above 5¢ will light.
Note:
1. It is recommended to select the lower or medium value of the numeric range.
Because if you select a top value, you might miss the target below the
selected value.
PHONE
VOLUME
/ POWER
CONTROL BUTTONS
DISC Numeric
Indicator
Low BATT Indicator
Target Numeric
Indicator
SENS/DEPTH
Indicator
DISC / NOTCH
Indicator
Target
Indicator
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2. If you don’t press the buttons (DISC,+,-) within about 2 seconds, the detector will
enter the standby state.
(2) NOTCH:
Press NOTCH, then + or – to select the target to be notched. The cursor above the
selected target will ash. Press NOTCH again, the target name below the cursor will
disappear. It means this target will be notched during the detection and the detector
will have no reaction to the notched target. If you want to pick up the target notched,
simply press NOTCH again. Press + or -, the cursor will move from left and right. If
NOTCH is not pressed within about 3 seconds, the detector will enter standby state.
Note:
1. It is not recommended to notch all targets listed on the LCD screen; notching all
settings will lter out all metals, you will not be detecting for anything.
2. If you want to select the setting of DISC or SENS after pressing NOTCH, you have
to wait for about 3 seconds until the cursor above the target goes out.
3. Press SENS then + or – to set the sensitivity. The default level is of 6 bars.
Note: If you don’t press the buttons (SENS,+,-) within about 2 seconds, the detector
will enter the standby state.
4. Place the detector on a wooden or plastic
table, remove any metal items that you
may be wearing.
5. Adjust the search coil so the at part points
towards the ceiling.
Note:
Never test the detector on a oor inside a building. Most buildings have metal of
some kind in the oor, which might interfere with the objects you’re testing or mask
the signal completely.
6. Slowly sweep a sample of the material you want the detector to nd (such as a
gold ring or a coin) 2-3 inches or more above the face of the search coil. When the
detector detects any metal, it sounds a tone and the cursor above the target name
will light. Also LCD displays the numeric value of target as well as the depth
(signal strength) of it. Please note that the depth(signal strength) is only a
reference, not the exact depth of the target.
Note:
If you are using a coin, the detector will detect it more easily if you hold it so a at
side is parallel with the at side of the search coil. A sweep with the side of coin over
search coil might cause false indication and unstable display of target.
Target Indications
Numeric Ranges of Target
Note: There are a wide variety of metals
and no target can be identied for certain
until unearthed. This table is for general
reference only.
Types of target
IRON It indicates that the target is probably iron.
5¢
It indicates that the target is probably 5¢ or a nickel. Some
small gold rings might register within this range.
P-TAB
It indicates that the target is probably a pull tab of an aluminum
can. Some small gold rings might register within this range.
ZN
It is indicated that the target is probably a type of metal of zinc
alloy or copper coin. Some medium sized gold rings might
register within this category.
1¢
It indicates that the target might be a zinc penny. Some large
rough gold items might register within this category.
25¢ It indicates that the target is probably 25¢ or a silver coin.
Tones
The detector comes with three tones for different types of metal. But the built in audio
identication system sounds a unique tone for each of three categories of metal. This
makes it easier to identify the metal being detected.
Low Tone IRON, 5¢, same as for foil, bottle cap or nickels.
Medium Tone
P-TAB, ZN, 1¢(aluminum pull tabs, zinc or copper
items.
High Tone 25¢,same as for brass or silver items.
Notes:
- When you set the detector to DISC or NOTCH mode, the detector sounds a
medium or high tone when it detects highly oxidized iron. Depending on the purity,
about 15 percent of gold rings cause the detector to sound a medium tone.
IRON 00-05
5¢ 06-17
P-TAB 18-26
ZN 27-38
1¢ 39-62
25¢ 63-99
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Outdoor Testing and Use
1. Rotate the VOLUME switch clockwise away from OFF to power on the detector.
2. Follow the steps of 2 described in section of Indoor Testing and Use to set the
operating mode.
3. Find an area on the ground outside where there is no metal.
4. Place a sample of the material you want the detector to nd (such as a gold ring or
a coin) on the ground.
Note:
If you are using valuable metal such as gold to test the detector, mark the area where
you place the item, to help you nd it later. Do not place it in tall grass or weeds).
5. Hold the search coil level to the ground about 1~2 inches above the surface,
slowly move the search coil over the area where you placed the sample, sweeping
the search coil in a side-to-side motion.
Search Coil Sweeping Hints
- Never sweep the search coil as if it were
a pendulum. Raising the search coil while
sweeping or at the end of a sweep will
cause false readings.
- Sweep slowly, hurrying will cause you to
miss targets.
- It’s better you sweep the search coil from
side to side in an arc line of 3 inches
motion and keep the search coil parallel
with the ground.
If the detector detects the item, it sounds a
tone, and the cursor above the target name
will light. Also LCD displays the numeric
range of target as well as the depth (signal
strength).
If the detector does not detect the item,
make sure that the mode is set correctly for
the type of metal you’re searching for. Also
make sure that you’re moving the search
coil correctly.
Notes:
- The detector responds with a signal when it detects most valuable metal objects. If
a signal does not repeat after you sweep the search coil over the target a few times,
the target is probably junk metal.
- False signals can be caused by trashy ground, electrical interference, or large
irregular piece of junk metal.
- False signals are usually broken or non-repeatable.
Adjusting SENSITIVITY
After you become familiar with how your detector works, it’s important to ne tune
the sensitivity to get a good effect. Press the touch button SENS on the panel. Then
press + or - to increase or decrease the sensitivity. The level will be displayed on
the LCD.
Note:
In order to detect the target deeply buried, you can adjust the SENS to a high
position. But not to set the level of SENS to Max position, or the detector will receive
interference and false signal from broadcast antenna and other electronic lines. The
detector will have unstable and irregular indications.
Pinpointing The Target
Accurately pinpointing a target makes digging it up easier. But it takes practice. We
suggest you practice nding sample on your own property
before you search other locations.
Follow these steps to pinpoint a target.
1. When the detector detects a buried target,
continue sweeping the search coil over the target
in a narrowing side-to-side motion.
2. Make a visual note of exact spot on the ground
where the detector beeps.
3. Stop the search coil directly over this point on the
ground. Then move the search coil straight
forward away from you and straight
back towards you a couple of times.
4. Repeat steps 1~3 at a right angle to the original search line, Make a mark of “X”.
The target will be directly below the “X” at the point of the beep response.
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Factors That Affect The Detecting
It’s difcult to have an accurate detecting result. Sometimes the detecting may be
restricted by some factors:
- The angle of the target buried in the soil.
- The depth of the target.
- The level of oxidization of the target.
- The size of the target.
- Electro-magnetic and electrical interference surrounding the target.
In area of highly mineralized ground or wet sand, the detector will sound even if there
is no metal. In this case, you can lower the sensitivity or increase the DISC numeric
value. Meantime enhance the distance between the search coil and the ground.
In area with trashy metal, you can set DISC numeric value to 50. In this case most
nails and small pieces of iron will be eliminated.
Metallic digging tools will also affect the detection if they are near the search coil. So
it’s better place them a little far away.
Care and Maintenance
Handle the detector gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage circuit boards and
cases and can cause the detector to work improperly.
Use the detector only in normal temperature environments. Temperature extremes
can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage the cases of the detector.
Keep the detector away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature wear of parts.
Wipe the detector with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Do not use
harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the detector.
CAUTION:
· The search coil is water proof, and it can be completely under the fresh water or
sea water. Please be careful to avoid the water enter into machine body. Sea water
may erode the search coil. Please always use fresh water to clean the search coil
after detection in sea water.
· Change or damage the inner components will cause the detector fault, and such
fault is not within our warranty.
Metal Detector
WINBEST® by BARSKA®, as manufacturer, warrants this new product to be free of
original defects in materials and/or workmanship for the length of time specied by this
warranty. This warranty does not include damage caused by abuse, improper handling,
installation, maintenance, normal wear-and-tear, unauthorized repairs or modications
and tampering in anyway.
This warranty is limited to the original purchaser and is not transferable. This warranty
applies only to products purchased in the United States of America and Canada.
In the event of a defect within 30 days, the consumer must return the defective unit to the
WINBEST® by BARSKA® dealer (the place of purchase) at his/her own expense.
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address for warranty repairs. Products must be packed carefully and sturdily to prevent
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*Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery
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BC317
1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
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